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What Is The Effect Of Alcohol On Men's Fertility?

I am a male and take 4 pegs daily, however me and my wife are planning for pregnancy, could you please help me in understanding, what is the effect of my alcohol intake on my sperms and their quality, and how many days before i should avoid alcohol to have a healthy baby
Fri, 25 Sep 2015
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I went through your details. Alcohol can reduce a man's testosterone levels, leading to loss of libido. It can also damage the quality, structure and movement of sperm by stopping the liver functions. A new study published in BMJ Open suggests that even a moderate weekly alcohol intake of five units could be linked to lower sperm quality and thereby low chances of fertility. BMJ Open study of 1,200 men found that the higher the tally of weekly alcohol units, the lower the sperm quality. Therefore, I suggest you to refrain from alcohol consumption.

If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible.

Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck. Take care.
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What Is The Effect Of Alcohol On Men's Fertility?

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. Alcohol can reduce a man s testosterone levels, leading to loss of libido. It can also damage the quality, structure and movement of sperm by stopping the liver functions. A new study published in BMJ Open suggests that even a moderate weekly alcohol intake of five units could be linked to lower sperm quality and thereby low chances of fertility. BMJ Open study of 1,200 men found that the higher the tally of weekly alcohol units, the lower the sperm quality. Therefore, I suggest you to refrain from alcohol consumption. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. Take care.